Sermons on Illinois: showing 31-45 of 2,314

Worthless Worship

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 30, 2010

Too many of our day seem to think that because they sit through church services that they have participated in worship. However, that isn’t necessarily true. Sadly, many Christians these days are simply going through the motions, without heart involvement

WORTHLESS WORSHIP Copyright August 2010 by Rev. Donnie L. Martin. All Rights Reserved. Text: Mal. 1:11-13 I. DISRESPECTFUL SERVICE A. Israel Doubted And Denied God’s Loving Relationship. B. Israel Was Showing God No Respect. C. Israel’s Worship Was Without Reverence. II. DISQUALIFIED ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

In A Twinkling Of An Eye - Don't Miss The Signs

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 8, 2024

I truly believe that as people of God, Christians, those that are expecting the Blessed Hope the Rapture must pay close attention to the potentially prophetic significance of the signs in the Heavens as well as the distress of nations upon the earth.

“In the Twinkling of an Eye Don’t miss the Signs” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. PRAYER: - SCRIPTURES: - Luke 21:25-28, Genesis 1:14, 1 Corinthians 15:52, Jeremiah 10:2 Joel 2:30-31. OPENING: - This past Resurrection Sunday which is also known as Easter landed on March 31 this year which was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:14, Luke 21:25-28, Psalm 19:1-2, Jeremiah 10:2, Joel 2:30-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic

Fired Up, Or Fizzled Out?

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 19, 2007

Satan has no problem with a church that has smoke going up the chimney, as long as there’s no fire in the furnace. If the church isn’t careful, its ministry can become mere methods and mechanics, performed legalistically, without love for Christ.

FIRED UP, OR FIZZLED OUT? Text: Rev.2: 4 Intro: In the first seven verses of Revelation chapter two, the resurrected Christ, via the Apostle John, writes a letter to the church of Ephesus. At the time this letter was penned, the church of Ephesus was a thriving body of believers. Times were ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Faith That God Favors

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 31, 2004

Biblical faith always has God as it’s objective and focus. Therefore the type of faith that God favors is a faith that trusts God for the impossible, then persists in that godly trust until the provision is realized.

THE FAITH THAT GOD FAVORS Text: Matt.9: 29; Matt.15: 28 Intro: What kind of faith does God favor? The obvious answer to that question is, “Real faith.” However, faith is as much a matter of cultivation as it is choice. Though faith begins with one’s choice to trust God, it is developed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:28

Denomination: Baptist

Grace

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 12, 2008

GRACE

John 13:1-17 PP1 look like taking state, he presently balances it with this act of abasement. But why would Christ do this? If the disciples’ feet needed washing, they could wash them themselves; a wise man will not do a thing that looks odd and unusual, but for very good causes and ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mormonism Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 7, 2008

A glance at Mormonism and comparison to Christianity.

Mormonism The fastest growing and most successful cult in the history of the United States, and perhaps the world, is the Mormons. Which are officially known as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS). They have been increasing at an average rate of 300,000 converts a year (as ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

All For The Love Of Jesus

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 14, 2010

This message investigates the act of Mary's washing of Jesus' feet to show what an awesome act of worship it was, and the significance of it.

All For The Love Of Jesus By Rev. Donnie L. Martin Text: John 12:1-9 I. AN ACT OF SACRIFICE A. Mary Expended Great Cost. B. Mary Experienced Grievous Criticism. II. AN ACT OF SUBMISSIVENESS A. Mary Demonstrated Great Humility. B. Mary Deemed Jesus Worthy Of Great Honor. III. AN ACT OF ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Husbands And Fathers

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jun 18, 2006

This is a Fathers’ Day Sermon with the primary text being Ephesians 5:15-6:4 with the supportive Old Testament text coming from Genesis 2:18-24.

HUSBANDS AND FATHERS --Ephesians 5:21-6:4; Genesis 2:18-24 I still deeply love and respect my Dad even though next month he will have been with Jesus for nineteen years. Dad was forty-three when I was born and Mom was forty-one, they had lost their only other child and son at birth sixteen years ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Of Snakes And Doves Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 11, 2007

This is the second sermon in a series of texts unique to Matthew’s gospel and taken from Chapters 9 and 10. Jesus shows his compassion for outcasts, his caution among unbelievers, and his consideration for believers.

Matthew’s Unique Message #2 Of Snakes and Doves Matthew 9:27-36; Matthew 10: 16, 34-37; 40-41 CHCC: June 10, 2007 INTRODUCTION: This summer I’m going to be preaching from the Gospel of Matthew. We’re going to look at the things Matthew tells about Jesus that none of the other Gospels ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Must I Do? You Must Guard Your Heart

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 19, 2014

We must pay more careful attention ... so that we do not drift away (Hebrews 2:1).

WHAT MUST I DO? GUARD YOUR HEART HEBREWS 2:1-3 We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. For if the message spoken by angels was binding, and every violation and disobedience received its just punishment, how shall we escape if we ignore ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene

Standing In The Gap Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 4, 2008

This series focuses on our role as intercessors, through prayer and action.

Standing In The Gap Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30; Isaiah 6:8 Introduction Two weeks ago Nikki and I traveled to Tennessee to visit our family. To get to Tennessee, we traveled east on Interstate 70. Interstate 70 runs from Utah all the way to the upper east coast. As we traveled east on 70 ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:26-31, Exodus 18:13-24, Isaiah 6:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Seven Deadly Sins: Pride Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 20, 2008

This first in the series of sermons on "The Seven Deadly Sins" deals with pride as the basic root of all sin.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Pride --II Timothy 3:1-9 and Proverbs 16:18-19 Margaret McCormick and Lila Sunderland were good friends of ours at our second appointment Grace United Methodist Church in Alton, Illinois. They visited us at least once while were at our third appointment Sumner and Beulah ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

A Church Story Series

Contributed by Bill Huffhine on May 25, 2004

The story of the church following the Day of Pentecost told from the perspective of Cornelius.

A Church Story Many years ago there lived a young Italian man, who had been born into a noble and distinguished family. Upon reaching adulthood he entered the military, whether through enlistment or conscription is unclear, nonetheless, as a military man he did very well and eventually ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48, Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Famine In The Land

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Nov 29, 2004

What we listen to will determine what we believe!

A Famine in the Land Amos 8:11-12 What we listen to will determine what we believe! Prepared for Bossier City First Church of God Rev. Johnny Creasong, Pastor November 28, 2004 Jay Leno does a “man-on-the-street” interview, and one night he collared some young people to ask them questions about ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:11-12

Denomination: Church Of God

What Jesus Said

Contributed by Troy Horne on Sep 23, 2018

What Jesus Said, was it spiritual or literal?

Turn in your Bibles with me this morning to Luke 4.16 where we will begin reading. Jesus, according to Luke has recently returned from the wilderness and the temptation, after having been baptized by John the Baptist and He is beginning to preach and teach. And it says news spread about Him ...read more

Denomination: Holiness